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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.90, 311.74 and 127.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.90, 311.74 and 127.65 is: 176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.90 : 311.74 = 127.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.90/311.74 = 127.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.90x = 311.74 × 127.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.90x = 39,793.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,793.61/225.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.16

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